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Signal fault delays Avanti West Coast's Euston-Glasgow record attempt


06/05/2025 in News

Avanti West Coast's 390016 at launch of Alstom's Greatest Gathering for Railway 200. ALSTOM.

A signal problem has delayed Avanti West Coast’s attempt to break the record for the fastest journey between London Euston and Glasgow Central.




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